Growth Project Leader

Dupont

Wilmington, DE

Full Time

Senior

27 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter, such as providing clean water, producing materials for everyday technology devices, and protecting workers globally. The company is seeking a Growth Project Manager in the Electronics, Innovation Center of Excellence team located in Wilmington, DE, to work on next-generation electronics materials and solutions, particularly in Aerospace and Defense applications. The role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team to identify challenges and opportunities, develop growth strategies, and manage innovation projects to deliver customer and end-user benefits. The position is aligned with DuPont's future Electronics company, Qnity.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and execute projects that grow DuPont Electronics presence in A&D applications.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical growth opportunities.
Ensure disciplined execution and timely delivery of projects.
Utilize stage gate processes and DuPont's lean innovation approach to manage projects.
Develop and maintain strong planning, organizing, and communication strategies.
Lead and influence stakeholders and team members through effective leadership.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

Educational Background: BS or MS in Engineering or a related field; MBA is a plus.
5 or more years of industrial experience.
Strong planning, organization, project execution, and leadership skills through influence.
Familiarity with stage gate processes and disciplined project execution.
Demonstrated success in a high-performance work team environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to innovate and define new approaches to solve complex problems in a fast-paced, customer-focused business.

Nice to Have

Six Sigma and/or professional project management credentials (e.g., PMP or PMI-ACP).
Experience applying hypothesis-based lean innovation principles to identify and test critical assumptions.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action in highly ambiguous B2B environments.
Experience working with external partners within an open innovation framework (industry, government, universities).
US Government security clearance is a plus.

Qualifications

Educational background in engineering or a related field (BS or MS).
Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience.

Benefits & Perks

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.
Opportunities to contribute to innovative growth projects in a global organization.

Working at Dupont

DuPont values innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance environment. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, fostering a workplace that supports growth and inclusion.

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